Gran figura de Hotei de cerámica Kutani, Siete Dioses de la Fortuna, escultura de cerámica esmaltada policromada, 62 cm

Hotei, the laughing god of contentment, appears here at approximately 62 cm, large enough to greet a room rather than sit as a small charm. Smiling, belly bared and cloth sack over one shoulder, he stands upright in dense Kutani enamels patterned across every garment.

The Piece

This Kutani ware Hotei presents one of Japan's Seven Gods of Fortune at monumental scale. Standing approximately 62 cm tall, the sculpture works as a commanding interior object rather than a small decorative charm, with strong visual authority and symbolic presence.

Hotei is shown smiling with relaxed confidence, his cloth sack carried over one shoulder and his rounded belly displayed as a sign of contentment rather than excess; the upright posture reinforces a sense of welcome and openness. The ceramic surface is finished in dense Kutani polychrome enamels with layered patterning across the garments. Confident hand-modeling and the careful balance and structural planning a figure of this size demands indicate experienced workshop execution rather than casual production.

Among the Seven Gods of Fortune, Hotei is revered for happiness, generosity and contentment. With his smiling face, exposed belly and cloth sack he represents spiritual wealth and the joy of sharing fortune with others, a warm and humorous presence in Japanese folk belief, closer to lived joy than to formal authority.

Details

• Maker: Kutani ware (attributed)
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Ceramic with dense polychrome enamels
• Measurements: Height approx. 62 cm · Width approx. 35 cm
• Subject: Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin)

Condition

• Surface wear, discoloration and minor abrasions consistent with long-term household display.
• No major structural cracks observed; the condition aligns with the figure's age and scale.

Authenticity & Care

Attribution to Kutani ware rests on glaze structure, decorative style, sculptural form and comparative reference; precise dating and kiln attribution cannot be conclusively established without institutional testing. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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